Position yourself by developing leadership skills to manage Human Resource Development departments for profit and non-profit organizations. Gain knowledge of the three pillars: Career Development, Training and Development, and Organizational Development.

This minor in Human Resource Development Education program is specifically designed for individuals who want a solid foundation in  human resources and development theory and application. This credential can open doors to opportunities and personal growth. It also provides a solid academic base to pursue an undergraduate degree. 

The coursework will prepare you to recognize and apply integrated training, organizational development, and career planning and counseling skills to influence the development, management, and evaluation of programs to improve individual productivity, employability, job satisfaction, and organizational effectiveness.

 

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What Areas Use Human Resource Development?


  • Business
  • Health Organizations
  • Communications
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Government Agencies
  • Corporate Training
  • Management

Required Courses

All students must complete 15 credit hours, including:

And one 3-hour course from the list below:

  • HRDE 31303 - Writing for Human Resource and Workforce Development Professionals
  • HRDE 32203 - Managing Human Resource Development Programs
  • HRDE 33203 - Designing and Developing Human Resource Development Programs
  • HRDE 33303 - Communication in Human Resource and Workforce Development
  • HRDE 41103 - The Generational Dynamics in the Workplace
  • HRDE 41203 - Strategic Human Resource Development
  • HRDE 41303 - International Human Resource Development and Cultural Differentiation
  • HRDE 42103 - Workplace Diversity and Human Resource Development
  • HRDE 42203 - Professional and Leadership Development
  • HRDE 42303 - HRD Legal and Ethical Issues
  • HRDE 43103 - Human Resource Development Program and Product Evaluation
  • HRDE 43203 - Instructional Technology and Design

 

For students in the online BA in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program or U of A degree-seeking students:

In order to add this minor, students must consult their advisers for their academic majors.